Liz Doerr
Inside the Sandbox
Liz has held a number of leadership positions in public and private companies. She started her business career working in various management roles at CSX (Fortune 500) ending her tenure as the departmental CFO for the company’s Innovation and Technology departments. She later joined the Richmond-based venture capital firm, NRV to help manage the company’s $55 million angel investing portfolio and led the firm’s $33 million fundraise for its Series A fund. As a director at NRV, she led the company’s investor relations, financial due diligence and portfolio company services, including serving as CFO for one of the fund’s portfolio companies. Liz co-founded Sandbox because she is passionate about helping brilliant entrepreneurs launch and grow their ventures.
Credentials, Awards & Affiliations
- MBA, Mason School of Business, William and Mary
- BA Economics, William and Mary
- YWCA – Rising Outstanding Young Woman Award (2017)
- Style Weekly Top 40 Under 40 (2018)
- RVA Biz Sense Women in Power (2022)
- Lighthouse Labs, Board Member, Chair Emeritus (2023 – current)
- Housing Opportunities Made Equal, Treasurer (2025 – current)
- Richmond School Board Member, Vice Chair (2016 – 2024)
Favorite Way to Spend a Weekend
Toodleling around Richmond with my husband, children and corgi lady David Bowie
First Real Job
Founder of Burroughs children boat cleaning (called bc squared)
Early Riser or Night Owl
Night owl
Want to do meaningful work together?
Sandboxers are curious, collaborative, and values-led. We work hard, play nice, and believe that building great systems starts with building a great team. If you’re excited by growth, complexity, and making a real impact, we’d love to meet you.